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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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